I wonder how much of it is because it’s his dream, or he’s simply never been allowed to have another. A little tidbit I file away in trying to piece together my assignment, the Cole Matthews I’m beginning to understand the rest of the world never gets to see.
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VAN: Dinner at home tomorrow. It’s Track and Hope’s anniversary.
LYLA: Crap. How did I forget this?
ME: I’m on assignment.
ME: Uh, guys. It’s tomorrow. Who’s getting a gift?
VAN: Seriously, Ry. I’m sure you can manage to get The Assignment to dinner and back safely.
LYLA: Can we call him THE ASSIGNMENT? It sounds sexy.
JOS: Maybe you just want to keep The Assignment to yourself.
LYLA: Do you like living with him better than us?
VAN: I think we should get Track and Hope a week away.
LYLA: LOL. Track trust you all to go away for a week?
JAMIE: Well, he’d trust TJ and Van. And me.
TJ: Would you guys quit blowing up my phone?
VAN: Oh, piss off, Grumpy.
JOS: Hey! Just because I started that fire doesn’t mean I can’t be trusted.
LYLA: He trusts me.
ME: Right, Ly. If he needs an undercover makeover.
LYLA: Perfectly styled tactical gear is important. Who found you your favorite holster, RYDER?
VAN: I’ll book them a spa somewhere far away. Hope will love it.
TJ: Just let me know what I owe.
JOS: Can’t wait to meet The Assignment.
LYLA: The Assignment. *Crying-laughing face emoji*
JAMIE: I can’t wait until he finds out that’s what we call him.
VAN: Booked.
VAN: *Picture attached of the receipt.*
VAN: Divide by six. TJ, that’s the ÷ symbol on the calculator.
TJ: *Middle finger emoji*
Chapter 11
COLE
